My Second Life Experience

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       On Friday October 15, 2010 my New Media Technology class we experienced our first field trip. We actually stepped into a virtual world where we could interact with hundreds of other people around the world.  The location where we were able to experience this "Second Life", was in ODU's Career Management Center. In the Center we met up with an instructor that was our guide in this new technology. 

       First steps in making a Second Life account is creating your avatar.  Just like many virtual words you are able to design and make the person look just like you.  For the sake of time, we used pre made avatars to work on.  In there we met with a lady that told us about how her company runs events and also virtually do a meditating exercise together. 

      Second Life is a great toll for people who are in any career in their lives.  Especially for business that are international. It helps save travel fees and allows you to interact and be with the person.  Also, the CMC instructor stated that you are also able to view live concerts from second life which I found to be cool and convenient. I'm sure there is a small fee, but this makes for someone who physically may be unable to attend to still enjoy the experience. 

      I plan to use Second Life later in my career and any future endeavors I may have.